Qin dynasty
What nickname was given to Qin Shi Huangdi?
The first emperor of the Qin.
What god did the Zhou dynasty worship?
The Zhou dynasty worshiped a god called Tian.
List two facts about Confucius.
He was a philosopher/ smart
He didn't believe law and punishment was not good to control society.
What is a caravan?
Groups of traders to protect themselves
What was the most important invention of the Han dynasty?
Paper
What did Qin Shi Huangdi decide would be the best way to rule?
To follow strict laws and not teach Confucianism.
List the three social classes of China during the Zhou dynasty?
The kings were on the top
Nobel families were in the middle
The Peasant farmers were at the bottom
What did Confucius believe about the best way for a government to rule?
You should be good people and be treated with kindness.
What was the most important good that China traded with the West?
Silk!
What is the basic idea of Daoism?
Accepting life as it is. Nature controls your life/gods. The best life is a simple life.
Describe some of the main ideas of legalism?
Legalism is when you follow strict laws.
It made sure that people would follow the rules.
if you are loyal you get rewarded.
Describe the public works in China during the Zhou dynasty?
They built buildings, roads, and the great wall.
Describe Confusius's idea of a good society
Honor and obey leader
Do what they were told to do
What was the most important good that China got in the Silk Road trade from the West?
Horses and Lumber :)
Why did the Qin dynasty start building walls?
They built walls to keep invaders out witch were the mongolians.
According to the Book of Documents, why did the Zhou rulers govern China carefully?
They were afraid of losing support of their god and losing power.
Was confucianism a way to teach
Yes! It was thought to many cultures.
How long was the Silk Road?
About 4000 miles
Describe a bureaucracy?
What caused the power of the Zhou leaders to weaken.
The Zhou king weakened and they all split up and made their own kingdoms.
Was Confucius a good leader or a bad leader?
Confucius was a good leader
Do we still use the Silk Road today?
No, not to trade but we can drive on pert of it